Hi,
I thought some of you may be interested in this:
Hands on Science, Science (Physics) Rap Video Competition
This is being run with funding from the National HE STEM Programme, with sponsorship from Science Photo Library and in conjunction with Planet-SciCast.com.
Young people (from SOUTH EAST WALES ONLY) are challenge to write and record a Science Rap about Physics and submit their video to win some great prizes including HD flip cameras, a years free school subscription to Science Photo Library and individual prizes for the winning teams - they will also get the opportunity to perform their rap to a live audience!
If anyone is interested in their pupils/children/youth club etc getting involved please email me.
There is a lunch event at the University of Glamorgan on Monday 24th January or I can send you an information pack.
Thanks, Laura Roberts
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Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:03:59 -0000
From: Jan Peters <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Engagement and construction
Hi there
Does anyone know of any engagement work in construction that goes beyond
building bridges / ambassador work / simple site visits? Who is doing it,
what they are doing and any evaluation?
We are doing a study for the Equality and Human Rights Commission on the
cost benefit analysis of equality and diversity in Construction and we
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fairly traditional and the companies and intermediaries that take part in
ambassador programmes are quite traditional in what they do. Even if you
have come across stuff that is non UK we are looking for good practice.
Any useful contributions will be gathered into the report due in Spring.
Many many thanks
Jan
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Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:17:31 +0000
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Subject: SciComms at the British Heart Foundation needs your help!
Dear all
We are holding a charity open day at the BHF at the beginning of Feb and the SciComms team are tasked with delivering a 'science zone' - an interactive area which will enthuse visitors (mainly adults, but definitely people without a science background) about science and regenerative medicine. We envisage the zone to be like a 'mini-lab' - we're obviously limited by what we can do health and safety wise, but we'll have a lab back-drop and we'd like to have some 'props' within it.
Do any of you know where we can purchase or borrow some items, imagery or video footage from, that would help bring our zone and heart science to life? Perhaps something you've used for any outreach or teaching work you've done before? The following are things we have thought of but any other suggestions would be great:
* Models/pictures of cells/ hearts - plastic or otherwise
* Fun props eg. Furry models of cells or hearts, or things like cell top trumps available from the Centre of the Cell
* Fixed hearts/ heart valves in a jar etc
* Gadgets eg. stents we could have on a desk for people to look at
* Good videos, eg. of heart cells beating
* Good images, we can put on posters
Recommendations of places to buy would also be a great help - we are a bit stuck where to start!
Thank you in advance for your help - it would be great if you could send through your suggestions asap. Alternatively, please can you pass this message on to someone who could help?
Best wishes
Maria
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Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:18:58 +0000
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Subject: Re: Engagement and construction
Hi Jan
Ingenious (The Royal Academy of Engineering's pubic engagement with engineering scheme) has funded two really interesting 'engaging with construction' projects. Further details below. If you'd like contact details of the project managers - do let me know and I can drop you an email off-line.
Redbird Media: "New Haven: Access All Areas"
This project is designed to stimulate debate about discrimination and accessibility, through the production of a challenging video-based resource on disability and integration developed by engineers working with disabled people.The project brings together engineers from leading civil engineering consultancies Kellog Brown Root and Upton McGougan, and three local authorities (Hampshire County Council; Surrey County Council and Mole Valley Council), The Freewheelers Theatre Company, the BAFTA winning Redbird Media company and a Saatchi copywriter.
Bright Space: "Future Vision"
Inspired by the ambitious development of the Library of Birmingham, and the internationally acclaimed Dutch architects Mecanoo Architecten, this project will invite four Birmingham schools to work with professional engineers and architects, supported by engineering undergraduates, to help them design their own libraries and theatres of the future.
With best wishes
Lesley
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Hi there
Does anyone know of any engagement work in construction that goes beyond
building bridges / ambassador work / simple site visits? Who is doing it,
what they are doing and any evaluation?
We are doing a study for the Equality and Human Rights Commission on the
cost benefit analysis of equality and diversity in Construction and we
want to look at outreach and engagement of diverse groups and also
corporate social responsibility. Most of what I have come across has been
fairly traditional and the companies and intermediaries that take part in
ambassador programmes are quite traditional in what they do. Even if you
have come across stuff that is non UK we are looking for good practice.
Any useful contributions will be gathered into the report due in Spring.
Many many thanks
Jan
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Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:02:27 -0000
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Hi Leslie
Thanks I’ll check these out.
Jan
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*Ingenious* (The Royal Academy of Engineering’s pubic engagement with
engineering scheme) has funded two really interesting 'engaging with
construction' projects. Further details below. If you’d like contact details
of the project managers – do let me know and I can drop you an email
off-line.
*Redbird Media: "New Haven: Access All Areas"*
This project is designed to stimulate debate about discrimination and
accessibility, through the production of a challenging video-based resource
on disability and integration developed by engineers working with disabled
people.The project brings together engineers from leading civil engineering
consultancies Kellog Brown Root and Upton McGougan, and three local
authorities (Hampshire County Council; Surrey County Council and Mole Valley
Council), The Freewheelers Theatre Company, the BAFTA winning Redbird Media
company and a Saatchi copywriter.
*Bright Space: "Future Vision"*
Inspired by the ambitious development of the Library of Birmingham, and the
internationally acclaimed Dutch architects Mecanoo Architecten, this project
will invite four Birmingham schools to work with professional engineers and
architects, supported by engineering undergraduates, to help them design
their own libraries and theatres of the future.
With best wishes
Lesley
Dr Lesley Paterson
Head of Communications and Engagement
The Royal Academy of Engineering
020 7766 0684
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We are doing a study for the Equality and Human Rights Commission on the
cost benefit analysis of equality and diversity in Construction and we
want to look at outreach and engagement of diverse groups and also
corporate social responsibility. Most of what I have come across has been
fairly traditional and the companies and intermediaries that take part in
ambassador programmes are quite traditional in what they do. Even if you
have come across stuff that is non UK we are looking for good practice.
Any useful contributions will be gathered into the report due in Spring.
Many many thanks
Jan
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Subject: Invitation to an evening networking event: 'Crossing Bridges: connect and collaborate and shape your own future' on Wednesday 2nd February 2011 at 6pm
Invitation to an evening networking event: 'Crossing Bridges: connect and
collaborate and shape your own future' on Wednesday 2nd February 2011 at 6pm
*Sorry for any cross posting *
WES is hosting its first event, with Women in Architecture and
womenintechnology.co.uk kindly supported by the IET
Our key note speaker will be *Sue
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* who will share the highs and lows of her expedition team crossing the
Greenland Ice Cap
where she learned about collaboration, teamwork and how you can understand
and influence others by getting to know yourself.
It should give you the perfect start to 2011 and help you to consider and
hopefully improve the team dynamics in your own workplace!
As this event is not sponsored by a corporate host, there will be a cost of
£20.00 to attend which includes hot food and wine.
If you would like to attend, the sign up process is taking place on the
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where you will need to fill in your personal details and make payment –
tickets must be bought in advance.
*REGISTER NOW* http://conference.wes.org.uk/content/crossing-bridges
We look forward to welcoming you for some great networking and inspiration.
WES is also delighted to be announcing the 2010 Karen Burt Award winner for
the best newly chartered Woman Engineer.
With best wishes on behalf of the team
Jan
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